2017 KES to HUF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8888 HUF

YEARLY LOW

2.4611 HUF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6527 HUF

2017 KES to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.8888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 2.4611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4277 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8011 to the December average rate of 2.5636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8888 was down 1.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9293, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,444 HUF

2016 Average 13,864 HUF

Yearly Trough Low 12,305 HUF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,138.69 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8519

2.4538

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to HUF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.7665, compared to 2.5389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7665

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1490 HUF (High: 2.6256 / Low: 2.4765). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0405 HUF (High: 2.5029 / Low: 2.4624).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1490

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0405

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.8011) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8264), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0253 (-0.90%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.8011

2016 Avg (January) 2.8264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8888	2.7619	2.8011
February	2.8336	2.7652	2.7984
March	2.8741	2.7661	2.8187
April	2.8525	2.7628	2.8146
May	2.7800	2.6518	2.7127
June	2.6832	2.6100	2.6532
July	2.6256	2.4765	2.5599
August	2.5029	2.4624	2.4870
September	2.5630	2.4611	2.5100
October	2.5800	2.5134	2.5500
November	2.5950	2.5259	2.5633
December	2.6003	2.5091	2.5636